Mike Marcantonini and Mike Rankin interview Tyler Matzek following his CWL start 33 walks in 26.2 innings pitched – no matter the level of competition – is unacceptable. That was Tyler Matzek’s 2016 in 33 appearances out of the bullpen between the d
It’s been a busy week for former CWL players, as three have been signed by affiliated organizations in the past seven days. Kevin Lenik (Royals) and Brady Muller (Diamondbacks) were both having successful seasons for the Windy City Thunderbolts and
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – J.D. Little has signed a professional contract overseas with the Traiskirchen Grasshoppers, a professional baseball club in Austria. Little earned this opportunity by staying in contact with CWL instructor, Casey Dill, after
By Josh Fathollahi PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – The Miami Marlins announced that they have signed free agent shortstop, Shao-Pin Ho, out of the California Winter League to a minor league contract. The terms of the deal are undisclosed, but Ho will report
By Josh Fathollahi PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – 2016 CWL pitcher, Kevin Lenik, received a notable minor league accolade last week while playing for the Spokane Indians (Class-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers). Lenik was named Northwest League Player of th
By Josh Fathollahi PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – It has been a busy week in terms of news surrounding former California Winter League players having an impact in professional ball. Luke Barker is another name to add to the list. The 6-4 righty currently le
Update: Nick Murphy will be coming back to the California Winter League for the 2017 season. Despite being signed professionally, many players return to the CWL in order to improve their skills and also to pursue MLB affiliated opportunities. By David Gl
By Josh Fathollahi PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – It is no secret that players who enroll in the California Winter League are placed in a position to succeed, and those opportunities translates into professional contracts in both independent and affiliated
Avon, Ohio – Today, the Florence Freedom sold the contract of Matt Pobereyko to the Arizona Diamondbacks. “I came back to look at my phone during batting practice and I saw I had a missed call from their independent league scouting director,” Pobere
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – 2014 CWL Alumni Max Duval had his contract purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. Duval was signed out the CWL by the Evansville Otters and became their Opening Day starter in 2015. He caught the eye of the Diamond